In December of 2022, the number of additional child care slots needed in Kandiyohi County was 935. The Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar EDC launched the Child Care Economic Development Program, which is estimated to have created 263 additional child care slots.
In a pilot project with Climavision, Kandiyohi County is preparing to install a radar that will help create a more detailed and accurate radar picture of weather happening in and around the county.
A housing study created for the county and city Economic Development Commission showed a need for nearly 1,000 housing units to be constructed across Kandiyohi County by 2030.
Central Community Transit Director Tiffany Collins has submitted her resignation to the joint powers board. An emergency meeting to discuss the upcoming vacancy is scheduled for Feb. 17.